Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities

Objective

Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities assist states to develop and implement innovative programs to address the dental workforce needs of designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
• Nonprofit Organization
• Not-for-Profit Organization
• State
• Tribal

Eligible applicants include Governor appointed, state government entities. In addition to U.S. states, eligible applicants include: District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Each state is limited to only one application. Applicants must have significant experience with addressing oral health workforce issues in underserved populations. Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government and Native American Organizations may apply if they are otherwise eligible.

Who Benefits

• Health Professional
• Trainee
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Tribal

Beneficiaries include Governor appointed, State government entities.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

TGlascoe@hrsa.gov
301-594-3816